Position Summary
Position is responsible for working with and providing legal support services for the staff attorney to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Position is responsible for managing and facilitating the progress and results of projects under the direction of management, including substantive research to further those projects.
Agency Summary
IMPD is dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which they work and live. IMPD is committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values. IMPD is committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The agency can do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for their workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Reviews and prioritizes a large volume of public records requests, non-party requests for production of documents and subpoena duces tecums.
Maintains a database with what requests are coming in and when the responses are due.
Corresponds directly with attorneys, citizens and coordinate with IMPD employees both civilian and officers.
Responsible for redaction of sensitive data prior to release of records.
Interacts with the media regarding pending record requests.
Assists in reviewing discovery and preparing responses.
Assists in drafting and reviewing contracts and MOUs.
Conducts legal research relating to laws governing access to public records.
Researches best practice models regarding law enforcement records.
Creates files and drafts pleadings.
Responsible for retrieving pleadings from court files and filing pleadings in court.
Attends scheduled administrative hearings.
Assists in all disciplinary matters before the Civilian Police Merit Board.
Investigate any complaint alleging non-compliance with, or conduct prohibited by ADA and/or US DOJ Settlement Agreement #204-265-194.
Develop and provide training to IMPD personnel on ADA issues.
Compile and maintain information related to citizen complaints related to ADA and accessibility issues.
Develop and maintain an inventory of ADA resources to maintain compliance.
Serve as liaison to federal, state and county government agencies relating to ADA compliance.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the position and two (2) years of related work experience. Knowledge of legal terms is required. Effective analytical, communication, organization and computer skills are preferred.
Independent Judgment
Independent judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause inconsistencies and inconvenience as well as regularly problems.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2025 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5891862d-46b3-4120-b7af-391882e8e0e0
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 + $2.054
Important Perf Update
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you currently have a Bachelor's degree or are you currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program?
If yes, what is your field of study?
Position is responsible for working with and providing legal support services for the staff attorney to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Position is responsible for managing and facilitating the progress and results of projects under the direction of management, including substantive research to further those projects.
Agency Summary
IMPD is dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which they work and live. IMPD is committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values. IMPD is committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The agency can do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for their workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Reviews and prioritizes a large volume of public records requests, non-party requests for production of documents and subpoena duces tecums.
Maintains a database with what requests are coming in and when the responses are due.
Corresponds directly with attorneys, citizens and coordinate with IMPD employees both civilian and officers.
Responsible for redaction of sensitive data prior to release of records.
Interacts with the media regarding pending record requests.
Assists in reviewing discovery and preparing responses.
Assists in drafting and reviewing contracts and MOUs.
Conducts legal research relating to laws governing access to public records.
Researches best practice models regarding law enforcement records.
Creates files and drafts pleadings.
Responsible for retrieving pleadings from court files and filing pleadings in court.
Attends scheduled administrative hearings.
Assists in all disciplinary matters before the Civilian Police Merit Board.
Investigate any complaint alleging non-compliance with, or conduct prohibited by ADA and/or US DOJ Settlement Agreement #204-265-194.
Develop and provide training to IMPD personnel on ADA issues.
Compile and maintain information related to citizen complaints related to ADA and accessibility issues.
Develop and maintain an inventory of ADA resources to maintain compliance.
Serve as liaison to federal, state and county government agencies relating to ADA compliance.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the position and two (2) years of related work experience. Knowledge of legal terms is required. Effective analytical, communication, organization and computer skills are preferred.
Independent Judgment
Independent judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause inconsistencies and inconvenience as well as regularly problems.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2025 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5891862d-46b3-4120-b7af-391882e8e0e0
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 + $2.054
Important Perf Update
- For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
- All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
- 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
- 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
- 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
- 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
- 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation
- All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you currently have a Bachelor's degree or are you currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program?
- Yes
- No
If yes, what is your field of study?
- Required Question